Therapist- MRT

Family & Children's Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children's Services in Oklahoma is seeking a licensed mental health professional to join our therapy team in the OKC/Norman area. Under clinical supervision, you will provide group and individual counseling to adults with serious mental illness, substances use, and co-occurring conditions, following evidence-based practices.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, families, and community partners to achieve optimal client

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field is required.
• Experience with severe mental illness or community-based settings preferred.
• Ability to conduct individual, group, and family therapy with cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments with evidence-based tools.
• Establish positive relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy aligned with treatment model.
• Develop treatment plans with client and family involvement.
• Record notes and complete documentation on schedule.
• Refer clients to outside resources as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide crisis intervention as required.
• Travel to offsite locations when necessary.

Skills

Mental health assessment

Group therapy

Family therapy

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

This position is located in the OKC/Norman area.

Under clinical supervision and within agency policy and clinical standards, therapists will engage with their multidisciplinary team to provide group and individual counseling and therapy services in a culturally sensitive way producing optimal outcome to a designated population, with a multiplicity of problems. Services include but are not limited to: assessment & diagnosis, treatment planning, individual, couple, child, family therapy, group therapy and, crisis intervention. Services are predominantly delivered to an adult population who carry a serious mental illness, substance abuse, co-occurring and/or medically co-morbid diagnosis.

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and/or ongoing clinical assessments utilizing established evidence-based assessment tools and instruments and effectively communicate information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with clients.
• Provide individual and/or group-based therapy to deliver therapeutic interventions that are consistent and congruent with the chosen model of treatment and sensitive to individual client's needs.
• Continually assess client situations and provide the proper ongoing treatments working collaboratively with client, other treatment providers, and family members or natural supports to develop a clear plan for treatment.
• Educate and involve family members or other loved ones in the treatment process when necessary.
• Record and maintain adequate notes about client visits and submit completed documentation within established agency timeline.
• When required, refer clients to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every client situation.
• Provide Crisis intervention as needed.
• May require to meet clients at offsite location including but not limited to homeless shelters, private residences, or outdoors while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Master's Degree in related field is required

Experience

• Experience working with individuals with severe mental illness or working in a community based setting preferred.

Performance Competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in individual, group and family therapy.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. Proof of automobile insurance required.
• Must be licensed as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LADC or other mental health professional

Other Information

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

Additional Information

• Therapist I- Not licensed and under supervision
• Therapist II- Fully licensed
• May be required to work evening hours, weekends, and/or holidays.